CalEPA Boards,
Departments, and Offices

CalEPA

Office of the
Secretary
The mission of the California Environmental Protection Agency
(CalEPA) is to restore, protect and enhance the environment, to
ensure public health, environmental quality and economic
vitality.

Boards, Departments, and Offices

Air Resources Board
The Air Resources Board's (ARB) mission is to promote and
protect public health, welfare and ecological resources through
the effective and efficient reduction of air pollutants in
recognition and consideration of the effects on the economy of
the state.

Department of Pesticide Regulation
The Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) has the primary
responsibility for regulating all aspects of pesticide sales and
use to protect the public health and the environment. DPR's
mission is to protect human health and the environment by
regulating pesticide sales and use, and by fostering
reduced-risk pest management.

Department of
Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle)
CalRecycle's mission is to restore, protect, and manage the state's natural, historical,
and cultural resources for current and future generations using
creative approaches and solutions based on science,
collaboration, and respect for all the communities and interests
involved.

Department of Toxic Substances Control
To restore, protect and enhance the environment, to ensure
public health, environmental quality and economic vitality, by
regulating hazardous waste, conducting and overseeing cleanups,
and developing and promoting pollution prevention.

State
Water Resources Control Board
The State Water Resources Control Board's mission is to preserve
and enhance the quality of California's water resources, and
ensure their proper allocation and efficient use for the benefit
of present and future generations.